Rutabagas vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Rutabagas and Sweet onion different?
- Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Potassium than Sweet onion.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rutabagas is 22% higher.
- Rutabagas contain 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Sweet onion. While Rutabagas contain 0.7mg of Vitamin B3, Sweet onion contains only 0.133mg.
Rutabagas, raw and Onions, sweet, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +420.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.08 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
8.62 g
Water:
89.43 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.2% |
~equal in
Water
~91.24g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.4 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
2.3 g
Fructose:
1.61 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.02 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
2.26 g
Fructose:
2.02 g
Lactose:
0.02 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +35.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +25.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~2.26g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 37kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 1.08g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.16g | 0.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 25mg | 4.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.32g | 6.65g |
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| Carbs | 8.62g | 7.55g |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 305mg | 119mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 4.46g | 5.02g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.056mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.13mg |
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| Starch | 0.4g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 53mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.076mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | |
| Folate | 21µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.025g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.024mg |
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| Valine | 0.02mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 1.61g | 2.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)